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Storm water "recharged" into drinking water

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CSIRO scientists are continuing to test their procedure to ensure that safe drinking water can be consistently produced.

The CSIRO press release states that the “Recharge” water will be available for tastings at the “CSIRO tent” during the ActewAGL Look ‘n’ Learn Marquee at Floriade on Friday, September 18, 2009, to Sunday September 20, 2009.

The Recharge water will also be available at the “CSIRO tent” at the Reuse ‘09 conference and exhibition.

The 7th IWA World Congress on Water Reclamation and Reuse (REUSE09) is located at the Brisbane Conference and Exhibition Centre from Monday, September 21, 2009, to Thursday 24, 2009.

The website for Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is found at: CSIRO.

According to CSIRO, the National Research Flagships was created "... to provide science-based solutions in response to Australia’s major research challenges and opportunities. The 10 Flagships form multidisciplinary teams with industry and the research community to deliver impact and benefits for Australia."